Summary:

- The article discusses the public's trust in scientists and their views on scientists' role in policymaking, based on a Pew Research Center survey conducted in 2023.
- The survey found that a majority of U.S. adults (67%) have a great deal or fair amount of trust in scientists to act in the best interests of the public, though this varies by political affiliation.
- The article also explores the public's attitudes towards scientists' involvement in policy decisions, with a majority (57%) believing that scientists should take an active role in policy debates on issues related to their areas of expertise.